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The Outsiders
A brief reflection on S.E. Hinton's classic, noting dated elements and pervasive violence alongside themes of friendship, loyalty, and outsider identity from Ponyboy's young perspective.
Opening Arguments: A Podcast Review
A review of the podcast Opening Arguments, their recent content, and why this legal podcast remains a favorite.
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The Apartment (1960)
A review of Billy Wilder's 1960 masterpiece, The Apartment. This sharp, funny, and heartwarming film captures the loneliness and hope of the holiday season while critiquing 1960s corporate culture and sexism. Highly recommended.
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Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
A review of the 1957 Agatha Christie courtroom drama adaptation. While the performances are excellent and the courtroom scenes are engaging, the film's stage play origins are evident in its limited settings and rushed pacing.